Abstract

The traditional Data Center Networking (DCN) model is under a transitory period, where several emerging technologies may cause significant discontinuities and result in a new dominant model. Clients are seeking: optimized fabrics that are flat and converged, simpler network control and management, automated network virtualization services and a platform for which to run agile network services. This presentation will cover the client requirements that are influencing the demand side of these new solutions, as well as some of the emerging technologies

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